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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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